To reconsider the vote on the motion to recommit the report of the select committee on the investigation of the dueldeath of hon. J. Cilley, with instructions t

On May 2, 1838, the House voted 82–90. Result: failed. By party: Others 74–16, Democrats 7–74, Independents 1–0. 7 members voted against their own party.

During the 25th Congress (1837–1838), Martin Van Buren was president.

Yes: 82
No: 90
Did not vote: 85
Date: May 2, 1838

By party

Democrats7 yes · 74 no · 53 didn’t vote
Others74 yes · 16 no · 32 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Hopkins Holsey D-GA voted yes
John L. Murray D-KY voted yes
Gouverneur Kemble D-NY voted yes
Hugh Swinton Legaré D-SC voted yes
John Peter Richardson D-SC voted yes
James Murray Mason D-VA voted yes
Isaac Samuels Pennybacker D-VA voted yes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To reconsider the vote on the motion to…: House Vote, May 2, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-162/to-reconsider-the-vote-on-the-motion-to-recommit (accessed 2026-10-15).